Five drug dealers who ran the 'Croc line' in Leicester, selling crack cocaine and heroin via bulk text messages, have been sentenced to a total of over 17 years in prison. Police urge the public to report drug dealing.
Lee Ward, 42, has been sentenced to six and a half years for sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl in a Telford town centre car park. Police warn he is a 'danger to the public'.
John Callaway, 43, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for raping a student in his van after offering her a lift home in Liverpool. Read the full court report.
A self-proclaimed satanist actor who claimed he made a pact with a devil has been jailed for 23 months for possessing extreme right-wing terrorist material. Read the full details of the shocking case.
Everything you need to know about Connor Storrie, the actor playing Ilya Rozanov in Heated Rivalry. Discover his age, height, past roles, and real-life friendship with co-star Hudson Williams.
Everything you need to know about Hudson Williams, the actor playing Shane Hollander in the hit new series Heated Rivalry. Discover his age, background, past roles, and more.
A roundup of Birmingham criminals jailed in November 2025, including a paedophile exposed after his wife's £3m lottery win, a rapper who used a flamethrower, and a driver who killed a woman and her dog.
Ali Hussain transported 20 kilos of heroin from Birmingham to Leeds. Police are now hunting two more men in connection with the drug dealing operation.
Legendary Bollywood actor Dharmendra has passed away at 89. The Indian cinema icon starred in over 300 films during his 65-year career. Read tributes from industry stars.
German actor Udo Kier, known for over 200 roles in horror films and video games like Call of Duty, has passed away at 81. Read our tribute to his legendary career.
Spencer Lofranco, best known for playing John Travolta's son in Gotti, has died at 33. His brother Santino confirmed the tragic news in an emotional Instagram tribute. Read more about his life and career.
Tony Stockdale, 54, sentenced to five years for multiple arson attacks across Staffordshire. Read the full story of the dangerous fire-setting spree that put public safety at risk.
Hollyoaks star James Sutton discusses panic attacks, fame's pressures, and men's mental health in Edge Hill University's podcast. Learn how dialogue creates strength.
Festim Qengaj, 20, has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison after police found cocaine and cash in his car during a stop in Milford. Read the full story.
Two members of a Midlands drug line have been sentenced after police seized £11,000. Joshua Johnson and Owen Hargreaves, both 22, were caught after a sock was thrown from a window. Read the full story.
Former Hollyoaks actor Rizwan Khan sentenced to 11 years and 9 months for raping two women and sexual assault. Read the full victim impact statements and court details.
Noor Khan is behind bars for running the 'Noor Line' county drugs operation in Erdington after police found a suitcase full of heroin and cocaine bearing his name and address.
James Murdoch, 43, sentenced to 16 months for careless driving that killed Victoria Blair, 77, in Northumberland car park. Read the full court details.
Academy Award nominee Pauline Collins makes triumphant stage comeback in Birmingham production, marking her first theatrical role in over ten years since battling health issues.
A retired teacher from Solihull has been sentenced to prison after being convicted of sexually abusing young boys during the 1970s and 1980s, following a courageous investigation into historical offences.
A depraved offender from the West Midlands has been sentenced to prison after his victim covertly recorded his disturbing behaviour, leading to his capture and conviction.
Australian pop icon Jason Donovan joins the cast of Emmerdale for a special guest appearance that will send shockwaves through the village.
A prolific Birmingham thief has been jailed for 18 months after admitting to seven shoplifting offences across the city centre in just seven weeks, with crimes captured on CCTV.
French cinema icon Tchéky Karyo, best known for his role in James Bond's 'The World Is Not Enough', has vanished without trace, prompting an urgent police investigation and concern from fans worldwide.
Omri Katz, who played Max Dennison in the Halloween classic, looks completely different today as he makes rare public appearance decades after film's release.
Former Shameless actor Dean Lennox Kelly looks completely unrecognisable in new photos, showcasing a dramatic change from his iconic Channel 4 character.
Two sisters from Merseyside are behind bars after their flashy BMW and suspicious behaviour on the M6 motorway led police to uncover a sophisticated county lines drug operation supplying cocaine across the UK.
Former PC Oliver Banfield, 26, sentenced to prison after body-worn video exposed his involvement in a cannabis supply conspiracy while serving with West Midlands Police.
Beloved actress Vernee Watson-Johnson, who played Will's mother on Fresh Prince, pays emotional tribute to her on-screen son following his tragic passing at 52.